On August 18, 2024, an intriguing MLB matchup is set as the Kansas City Royals clash with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, starting at 01:40 pm under light rain conditions.

Brady Singer will take the pitcher’s mound for the Royals with an impressive ERA of 3.317, while Andrew Abbott will counter for the Reds, holding an ERA of 3.586.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Royals currently sit 5th, with a record of 66-55, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.55. They have a strong divisional performance with 26 wins and 13 losses, ranked 3rd. The Royals have won 4 of their last 10 games and are coming off a win streak of one game. The team’s home record stands at 38-25, with a slightly less successful road record of 28-30. The Royals have excelled in night games with 40 victories, compared to 26 during the day, having scored 577 runs while allowing 493.

Conversely, the Reds are 10th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a 60-61 record, achieving a 0.50 winning percentage. They are positioned 3rd in the division with an 18-17 record. The Reds have been on a hot streak, winning 7 of their last 10 contests, including a current 4-game winning streak. At home, they have a balanced 31-31 record, and a near-even 29-30 record on the road. The Reds have notched 22 daytime wins compared to 38 nighttime triumphs, scoring a total of 543 runs and conceding 488.